MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Humberto has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, currently posing no threat to land as Hurricane Gabrielle transitions across the Azores, forecasters report.
According to the U.S. National Hurricane Center based in Miami, Humberto is situated approximately 465 miles (750 kilometers) northeast of the northern Leeward Islands and is making a gradual northwest move. The storm is anticipated to intensify significantly over the upcoming weekend, potentially evolving into a major hurricane.
Meanwhile, Gabrielle is now classified as a post-tropical cyclone, located near the Azores, where a hurricane watch has been issued for the entire Portuguese archipelago. On Friday morning, the storm was detected about 145 miles (230 kilometers) east-northeast of Faial Island, possessing sustained winds nearing 65 mph (100 kph) with even stronger gusts.
As Gabrielle continues to weaken, it will still impact regions through Friday, with tropical storm force winds extending outward nearly 160 miles (260 kilometers). Observations indicated sustained winds of 78 mph (126 kph), indicative of hurricane conditions.
The hurricane center reiterated that although Gabrielle has transitioned to a post-tropical system—an indicator of its loss of typical tropical features—the storm still presents a threat of severe weather.
In the Pacific, Hurricane Narda is active as a Category 1 storm and may regain strength to Category 2, but it is currently not threatening land, with expectations to diminish its strength in the days ahead.
Updates were made to clarify that Hurricane Narda is situated in the Pacific Ocean, not the Atlantic.
